Thanks for the input Capt J. The C-32's would be great from a hp and reliability standpoint but they are just too big. They would be 11" longer,...
Looking great! I can't believe nobody is buying this at your asking price. I paid a bit less for my 54' but it wasn't in nearly the condition of...
I'm not certain about the current HP rating as the spec sheets I have are two years old. I know of another 54' Donzi that was repowered back in...
Thanks for all the input. I'll continue researching. I'm not in a hurry so want to take my time and do this right the first time.
There are so few MANs in the Pacific NW and even fewer in Alaska service and parts are hard to come by. I have business relationships with the...
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I'll do some research and see what I can find. Any suggestions for other engines to consider as a...
Can you expand a bit on what issues you have heard about with the MTU's? Thanks.
Thanks for the input. Curious how you figure a 4-5 knot speed increase with almost 20% less hp? Yes, the C-18 is a more true hp than the Detriots...
The C-18 is a great engine but if I'm going to go to the trouble and expense of doing the Repower it is also for a HP increase and speed...
Well, now that we've established that Rosciolli Donzi's are still a great brand, where are the other Owner's? Am I crazy to seriously be...
Thanks for the follow-up. I took your comment in the contaxt just as you described. Sorry, I was just teasing a bit which is why I put the :)...
Heck I take exception to the "former" great brand comment. :) I love the Donzi. Well, everything except the fuel burn rate :( I do realize...
Seems like not much activity on the Donzi forum. Nobody having any issues to share we can all learn from? My 54' Donzi is currently in winter...
A lot of the new electronics also have WiFi adapters so you can use your iPad as another screen. I do this with my Simrad suite of electronics....
As others have suggested, the misinformation and lack of basic stability knowledge listed in this thread is not only misleading but some of it is...
The plug that has come loose on mine twice now is the Port Troll valve actuator plug on the main panel. When it comes loose the engine thinks the...
I had a similiar issue with my controls on 12v92 DDEC. Mine turned out to be a plug had come loose where everything plugs into the main ECU panel....
On my Sportfish the EPIRB is mounted on the main salon to cockpit bulkhead (exterior of course). It can easily float free and is within easy reach...
And if it helps, there is a great Detriot DDEC guy working in your area named Bruce McConnell who runs McConnell Marine. He is an ex-DD factory...
